How deep does the Rough Plate Coral live?

The Rough Plate Coral (Leptoseris scabra) is typically found at 8–30 m.

Rough Plate Coral

Leptoseris scabra

Group: Coral
Typical depth: 8–30 m
IUCN status: LC

A plate forming coral that tucks into cracks and clings to vertical or overhung walls, often in deeper, dimmer water down to around 30 metres. Growing flat lets it catch as much light as possible for the algae packed into its tissue.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Cnidaria › Hexacorallia › Scleractinia › Agariciidae › Leptoseris

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 207282.

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How deep does the Rough Plate Coral live?: The Rough Plate Coral (Leptoseris scabra) is typically found at 8–30 m.